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Should you walk differently for weight loss vs exercise?

Should you walk differently for weight loss vs exercise?

August 28, 2020August 27, 2020 Posted in Exercise, Walking, Weight lossLeave a comment

Walking is great for exercise and for weight loss, but the strategies you’d use for each may be different. You’ll see more progress towards your goal if you design your walking routine for exercise or weight loss specifically.

How long do you need to walk for effective weight loss

How long do you need to walk for effective weight loss

August 24, 2020August 23, 2020 Posted in Walking, Weight lossLeave a comment

The steps you take in the critical brisk walking zone are the most impactful for weight loss, though more steps are almost always better. A few medium length, intense fitness walks can be your most efficient path for weight loss.

What could realistic walking weight loss look like for you?

What could realistic walking weight loss look like for you?

July 29, 2020July 28, 2020 Posted in Walking, Weight lossLeave a comment

When walking for fitness, realistic maximum weight loss is about 1 to 2 pounds per week, but there are factors that can make this goal more or less likely. Eating healthier and walking also work together in synergy.

How long do you need to walk to burn off the calories in your favorite foods

How long do you need to walk to burn off the calories in your favorite foods

July 24, 2020 Posted in Nutrition, Walking, Weight lossLeave a comment

Thinking of your calories burned from walking in terms of your favorite foods can help you be realistic with your weight loss goals. Armed with this knowledge, you can make better decisions on what to eat and how much to walk.

Why steady, sustainable progress is best when walking to lose weight

Why steady, sustainable progress is best when walking to lose weight

July 18, 2020July 17, 2020 Posted in Walking, Weight lossLeave a comment

The best way to lose weight and keep it off is steady, sustainable progress, especially when you’re walking for fitness. Weight loss needs to be sustainable to stick!

The best ways to lose weight walking ranked by calories burned per hour

The best ways to lose weight walking ranked by calories burned per hour

June 17, 2020 Posted in Exercise, Walking, Weight lossLeave a comment

You can burn even more calories than brisk walking by upping the intensity of your walks. If you want to lose more weight by walking, or if you simply don’t have much time to walk, these intense fitness walking styles can help maximize your benefits.

Do You Need Fast, Intense Walking To Burn Calories And Lose Weight?

Do You Need Fast, Intense Walking To Burn Calories And Lose Weight?

May 30, 2020 Posted in Seasonal, Walking, Weight lossLeave a comment

Increasing the intensity and speed of your walks can boost your calorie burn by up to 50% or more, but that’s not the only way to lose weight walking.

Why 10,000 steps is just one step in walking for weight loss

Why 10,000 steps is just one step in walking for weight loss

May 15, 2020 Posted in Nutrition, Walking, Weight lossLeave a comment

10,000 steps is a popular daily target, but if you’re walking for weight loss it’s only one step toward reaching your goal.

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